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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 5, 2006
The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administrative Building, 107 North Street, Elkton, MD on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. The following members of the Board were present:
Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Vice President
Phyllis Kilby, Commissioner
William C. Manlove, Commissioner
Mark H. Guns, Commissioner
Constituting a full Board.
The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes from the November 21, 2006 Board of County Commissioners Meeting were unanimously approved.
The minutes from the November 28, 2006 Board of County Commissioners Bond Sale were unanimously approved.
- CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - TAM 2006 Para transit Driver of the Year -
President Bolender presented Lisa Gray, Bus Driver for the Department of Senior Services and Community Transit with a Certificate of Recognition for her recent nomination as The TAM 2006 Para transit Driver of the Year for the entire State of Maryland.
- PUBLIC HEARING - 2007 - 2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -
Al Wein, County Administrator and Craig Whiteford, Budget Manager presented the Board with the Cecil County 2007 - 2012 Capital Improvement Program for consideration and adoption in accordance with the County's debt affordability policy. The General Fund Projects included in FY 08 are as follows:
The continuation of the Elkton High School Addition/Renovation and the Perryville Middle School Addition/Renovation project
Booth Street Administrative Offices and small capital Board of Education projects
Perryville High School HVAC and Roof Replacement
Calvert Elementary School Addition/Renovation
Cecil Community College - Truck Driver Training Facility; Bainbridge Center; Cultural Center repairs and Bayview Campus repairs
Perryville Branch Library
Replacement of Paramedic Station in Colora
Completion of the Communication System
Design for the renovation of Detention Center
Design for the expansion of the Cecil County Landfill
Bridge Rehabilitation Program
Water/Sewer Initiatives within the growth corridor
County Office Building
Planning and Design of Courthouse Renovation
Planning Funding for Proposed Planning Funding of Comprehensive High School
The Planning Commission conditionally recommended approval of the proposed CIP on November 20, 2006 with the following recommendations:
Their recommendation is to revisit the Community College portion and to conduct an assessment of school impact in the out-years.
COMMENTS:
Dr. Pannill, Cecil Community College - commented in support of the CIP Project and requested the reconsideration of the Physical Activities Building renovation project.
Jim Gawthorpe - commented in support of the Comprehensive High School proposed in the CIP.
Dr. Roberts - commented in support of the Comprehensive High School proposed in the CIP and stated that this project is critical to the workforce in Cecil County.
Robert Berg - commented about a stormwater management issue within the subdivision of De La Plaine Manor in North East and requested that the project be moved up within the Cecil County Capital Improvement Program.
Charlotte Mahofskey - commented about the major erosion and flooding within the De La Plaine Subdivision and requested funding for the project.
Tom McWilliams - commented in support of the Comprehensive High School.
Upon the request of the Board, Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works made a recommendation for an amendment to the Roads and Bridges portion of the proposed CIP that would allow the Department of Public Works to defer three projects: Lums Road upgrade, Racine School House Road improvements and the Chesapeake City salt storage facility, to allow for the De La Plaine stormwater management project using the same planning figures that are currently allocated for the project.
President Bolender made a motion to amend the Department of Public Works proposed funding for the De La Plaine stormwater management project as recommended by Director Flanigan.
Commissioner Guns seconded the Motion.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS:
Commissioner Manlove requested a time frame for the project.
Mr. Flanigan stated that the project will begin in FY 08 with the engineering phase of the project, with an estimated completion of the entire project in FY 10.
Commissioner Guns asked for clarification of the estimated time frame for the completion of the projects that will be deferred as a result of the proposed amendment.
After discussion it was determined that further review would be required prior to presenting an accurate completion date.
Commissioner Hepbron expressed concern for the deferring the Lums Road project.
President Bolender restated the motion to move the De La Plaine project forward and deferral of the three previously stated projects.
Commissioner Guns seconded the motion, however, requested that the completion dates be stated in the motion for the deferred projects.
Mr. Whiteford responded that a definitive date cannot not be determined without further review, however, based on the recommendations of Mr. Flanigan a one-year delay is probable.
Commissioner Guns requested that the motion be amended to move the Racine School House Road project, the Lums Road project and the Chesapeake City salt storage facility back one year to where it is currently in the CIP.
President Bolender accepted the amendment.
The motion carried unanimously.
President Bolender made a motion to reconsider the Cecil Community College Physical Education Building prior to June, 2007 for possible inclusion in the County CIP. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hepbron and carried by a majority vote.
VOTE: Bolender Y, Hepbron, Y, Kilby Y, Manlove N, Guns Y
President Bolender made a motion to approve the amended Capital Improvement Program for FY 2007-2012. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hepbron and unanimously carried to approve.
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Ronald Rae - commented about the Indian Acres court hearing being delayed once again.
Tom McWilliams - thanked the Board for their service.
Judy Harris - commented about the Nottingham Road Bridge.
- APPOINTMENTS -
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to appoint William Muir to the EMS Advisory Board to fulfill the term of Wayne Tome who resigned from the Board.
- ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL - FY 08 - SENIOR SERVICES AND COMMUNITY TRANSIT -
Susan Twigg, Director, and Leslie Gorak, Transportation Supervisor, Senior Services and Community Transit presented the Board with the FY 08 Annual Transportation Plan. Projects included in this proposal are the Perryville Route; replacement of Bus 217; fold/flip seat for Bus 210; two-way radios and base stations; transit enrichments, which consists of benches for several bus stops; funding allocated for a Transportation Development Plan in FY 08 and the inclusion of additional staffing. Funding in the amount of $221,661 is provided by General Public Funding and SSTAP Funding, the County share is $22,425.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron and unanimously carried to approve the FY 08 Transportation Proposal.
- AIRPORT FEASIBILITY STUDY - ACTION TO PROCEED WITH SITE SELECTION, PUBLIC PROCESS, DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN & INITIATION OF ENVIORNMENTAL ASSESSMENT -
In accordance with the November 21, 2006 Informational Meeting relating to the Airport Feasibility Study, Mike Waibel and Donald Scott, URS appeared before the Board to request approval to proceed with the next phase of the Airport Feasibility Study. The next phase consists of proceeding with site selection, establishing public meeting process and development of an airport layout plan. The airport layout plan will then be submitted to FAA and MAA for approval. Upon the conclusion of this phase, and impending approval by the FAA and MAA, the County will at that time make a determination whether or not to proceed with the environmental assessment.
President Bolender requested clarification as to the County's financial commitment.
Mr. Waibel advised the Board, that the County is under no further financial commitment until the conclusion of all studies and approval by the FAA and MAA.
Commissioner Kilby asked for the approximate acreage required for an airport.
Mr. Waibel responded that approximately 500 acres would be required.
Commissioner Kilby commented that she would not support a project that would require 500 acres within the County's growth corridor.
A Motion was made by President Bolender to proceed with the public site selection process and development of an Airport Layout Plan to be submitted to the FAA and MAA for their review and approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guns, with the understanding that the County is under no further financial obligation until the completion of the layout and acceptance of the plan by the FAA and MAA. At that time, the Board of County Commissioners will have the discretion to initiate the Environmental Assessment with the County's cost share equaling 2.5%. The motion carried with a majority vote.
VOTE: Bolender - Y, Hepbron - Y, Kilby - N, Manlove - Y, Guns - Y
- RESOLUTIONS - ENTERPRISE ZONES - TRIUMPH INDUSTRIAL, PRINCIPION BUSINESS PARK & APPLETON CENTRAL -
Roy Clough, Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development presented the Board with five (5) resolutions for businesses located within the Cecil County Enterprise Zones that are eligible to seek certain Maryland income tax credits pursuant to Section 9-103 of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
1). York Building Products for the construction of a 44,167 square-foot industrial building, Parcel 20, Tax Map 30, Election District 5
2). W.L. Gore for the construction of a 14,100 square-foot industrial building, Parcel 826, Tax Map 300, Election District 3
3). York Building Products for the construction of a 359,223 square-foot industrial building, Parcel 20, Tax Map 30, District 5
4). Schult Business Center, LLC for the construction of an 18,000 square-foot industrial building, Parcel 508, Tax map 305, District 3
5). Champion Principio Partners for the construction of a 600,00 square-foot building, Parcel 3, Tax Map 30, District 5
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Clough, motion was made by Commissioner Guns to approve the resolutions for York Building Products (2 properties) Schult Business Center, LLC and Champion Principio Partners. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approval.
Commissioner Guns recused himself from voting on item 2 W.L. Gore.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Clough, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the resolution for W.L. Gore.
- LEASE AGREEMENT - EDWARD P. HOWELL -
Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator presented for consideration a Lease Agreement between Edward P. Howell and the Board of County Commissioners for a 4400 square-foot building to house the new paramedic station, located at 34 Fair Access Road, Elkton, MD.
Motion was made by Commissioner Manlove, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve the Lease Agreement between the Board and Edward P. Howell.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS -
- Public Informational Meeting - Replacement of Bridge on Nottingham Road over CSX Railroad -
W. Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works, and Jonathan Pohlman, Capital Facilities Planner, presented a Public Informational Item to the Board and public relating to the replacement of the CSX Railroad Bridge over Nottingham Road in Elkton, MD.
The bridge will be closed for approximately 9 - 12 months during the period of FY 2008/2009, a detour route and map were presented, the detour will consist of approximately five miles. The new bridge will accommodate 2-lane traffic, will be approximately 32 ft. wide, and will be raised approximately 4 feet for improved visibility and drainage improvements.
A question and answer session took place upon the conclusion of the presentation.
- DEED - ROCK RUN ESTATES -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan, motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to accept the deed between Fielder Property, Inc., and the Board of County Commissioners for Sections 3 and 5 of Rock Run Estates.
- BID 07-29 - CECIL COUNTY ROADS DIVISION CECILTON BUILDING DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan and the purchasing agent, motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to reject all bids received for this project due to budget constraints and further review of the existing requirements.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - NOS. 54- 57 -
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendments Nos. 54 - 57.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administrative Building.
There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting concluded.
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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator
Approved:
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Nelson K. Bolender, President
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